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30th Anniversary Celebration Meet and Greet

The Wildlife In Need Center (WINC) cordially invites everyone to our 30th Anniversary Celebration Summer Meet and Greet on Saturday, July 27th, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at WINC. Since 1994, WINC has provided essential life-saving care for injured, orphaned, and sick wildlife for 69,700 animals. Our wildlife education programs, and animal ambassadors continue to meet the demand, delivering over 100 programs a year reaching over 25,000 people. None of this would have been possible without the incredible support from our generous community.  Event Highlights: Meet Our Wildlife Ambassadors:Come in person to meet our fascinating Wildlife Animal Ambassadors. Learn their stories and discover fun facts about their species. Bird Walk:Join us for a morning bird walk on the trails by WINC. Book Signing:Authors will be signing wildlife-related books on the patio. Raffle:Enter our raffle for a chance to win exciting prizes. Kid’s Games:Enjoy kid’s games Face Painting:Get creative with face painting in the Gathering Room. Cupcake Celebration and Chocolate Factory Sundae Bar:Treat yourself to delicious sweets. Guided Prairie Tour:Marlin Johnson will lead a tour of the prairie. Behind-the-Scenes Tours:Explore our wildlife rehabilitation hospital, usually closed to the public. Tickets must be purchased in advance (ages 12 and up, limited to 12-15 people per tour). Suggested Donation:$2 per person upon entry. To see the full program of events, please visit our website or follow us on Facebook for the details.  100% of funds raised during this event go to support the Wildlife In Need Center and our mission.  Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our 30th anniversary and connect with Wisconsin’s remarkable wildlife community! To purchase tickets for behind-the-scenes tours, scroll... read more

11th Annual Fine Wine and Dine

  The 11th Annual Fine Wine and Dine, Friday, October 13th, 2023 Soaring to New Heights: featuring an elegant five-course dinner prepared and wines selected by the chef at The Club at Lac Labelle. To Donate or Buy tickets here! To download the Fine Wine and Dine Invite click here To download the Fine Wine and Dine RSVP click here Stay Tuned for our fabulous online silent auction! 2023 Fine Wine & Dine Event! 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Silent Auction*, Raffle, Passed Hors D’oeuvres, & Wine 7:00 pm Silent Auction* & Raffle Close at the Start of Dinner 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Seated Five-Course Meal With Complementing Wines, Program, & Live Auction *No Contact Online Silent Auction with Items Available for Viewing   2023 Fine Wine and Dine Menu Passed appetizers: Vegetable potstickers with soy sesame glaze, Artichoke beignets with ranch drizzle, and mini beef wellington Gruet sparkling Rose   Salad: Spring mix, roasted red and golden beets, goat cheese, cucumber, tarragon champagne vinaigrette. 2021 Chateau La Graviere White Bordeaux   Soup: Cream of mushroom soup with wild rice. 2021 Antinori Castello “Bramito” Chardonnay – Umbria, ITA   Entrée: Duet plate of Seared chicken breast, sautéed crimini mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. Pork schnitzel with parsley thyme breadcrumb and pan gravy. Thyme garlic whipped yukon gold potatoes. Sautéed broccoli and red peppers. Vegetarian Entrée:  Vegan Cauliflower steak- Seared cauliflower steak seasoned with herbs and spices served with a medley of roasted sweet potato, asparagus and bell peppers. 2021 Chehalem Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley, OR Dessert: Cheesecake with a chocolate espresso short dough crust. Garnished with fresh berries and mint. Fonseca 20yr Tawny Port... read more

Upcoming Events

30th anniversary Meet and Greet: Saturday, July 27th from 11:00am – 2:00pm at the Wildlife In Need Center

Behind-the-scenes tour Saturday, July 27th from 11:00am at the Wildlife In Need Center

Behind-the-scenes tour Saturday, July 27th from 11:55am at the Wildlife In Need Center

Behind-the-scenes tour Saturday, July 27th from 12:50pm at the Wildlife In Need Center

Behind-the-scenes tour Saturday, July 27th from 1:45pm at the Wildlife In Need Center

Wildlife In The Park:  Saturday, September 7th, 2024 from 4pm-7pm at Cory Park, Dousman

12th Annual Fine Wine & Dine: Saturday, October 19th, 2024 from 5:30 pm – 9:30 pm at Westmoor Country Club, Brookfield WI

Spaghetti Dinner:  November 9, 2024 4pm-7pm, Dousman/Ottawa Lions Club, Dousman

Holiday Meet and Greet: Saturday, December 7, 2024  10am-12pm, Wildlife In Need Center

 

 

 

 

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